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Why Is There A Growing Number of People Voluntarily Disappearing In Japan?

No human in this world does anything without a reason. There is always a reason no matter what and in Japan (specifically Tokyo) there is a lot of reasons to just disappear. There is a ton of videos/articles about hikkomori, NEETs, and Jouhatsu which I believe is all related to other in the sense that people become/do these things because of a reason. Im gonna list a few reasons why people become Hikkikomori, NEET, or Jouhatsu:

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Picture of the Day

ella harper camel girl

Born with a rare condition that caused her knees to bend backward, Ella Harper, known professionally as The Camel Girl, received a $200 per week as the star of a touring freak show in the 1880s.

In 1886 she was featured as the star in W. H. Harris’s Nickel Plate Circus, appearing in newspapers wherever the circus visited. The back of her pitch card reads:

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‘Bloodsport’ Cast: Where Are They Now? – Ned Hardy

Frequent Fliers Are Sharing Underrated Destinations To Consider In Place Of Popular Vacation Spots – BuzzFeed

Awesome insulated carrier for anyone who brings their lunch to work or school. Great, sturdy materials, water repelling outer shell, and lots of extra storage space for utensils, a book, or anything else you may want to enjoy on a break – Amazon

Is Compton Really That Bad?? The Truth About Its Safety – Van Life Wanderer

Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no” – VOX

Stop Ghosting and Start Saying No – HBR

We Asked Experts: What Should You Really Eat When You’re Hungover? – VICE

Here are some signs that inflation is calming down – Axios

Four Ways to Stop Thinking the Worst Will Happen When You’re Stressed – The Conversation

Apple warns of security flaws in iPhones, iPads and Macs – NPR

9 Signs That You’re in a Toxic Relationship – Linkiest

Men Are Responding To Women’s NSFW Questions That They’ve Always Been Afraid To Ask – Ruin My Week

Found a way to dim the obnoxiously bright power button lights on my laptops, monitors, routers, tvs and accessories. A must have for good sleep hygenie! – Amazon

Man Dared To Hop Into A Midget Wrestling Match, Gets Jumped Instantly! – Reddit

Cursed Film? Everyone Who Worked On Nosferatu Is Now Deceased – The Hard Times

The 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire Has 3 Motors, 1,200-HP, Can Hit 60 MPH in Under 2 Seconds – The Drive

Well, Well, Well: Turns Out ‘House of the Dragon’ Is Pretty Dang Good – The Ringer

Millions of troops cry out in horror as Dodge announces end of the Charger and Challenger – Task And Purpose

The 9 Best Houston Flea Markets – Van Life

5 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People – Tiny Buddha

11 Subtle Gestures That Can Reveal a Person Is Insecure Right Away – Bright Side

 

Video of the Day



Homeless thug assaults and robs elderly man, but one hero wasn’t letting it go

An elderly man having lunch in Hollywood was viciously attacked and robbed – but the quick thinking of a good Samaritan who happened to see it all saved his life.

The elderly man was sitting down having lunch when footage shows the attacker walk up to him and suddenly punch him in the face.

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Picture of the Day

Press your luck cheat

In 1984 Michael Larson was a contestant on Press Your Luck. Using the stop-motion on his VCR, he noticed that the presumed random patterns of the game board weren’t actually random, and memorized the sequences. He won 45 consecutive spins and earned a total of $110,237 in cash and prizes.

For 18 hours a day, he sat perched in front of the screens, analyzing every spin of the Big Board frame-by-frame, looking for patterns. 

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Prioritize Your Sleep

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Not getting enough sleep impacts your ability to focus. It makes it harder to stay on task and come up with new ideas. It also affects your ability to make decisions. Like, you know when there’s something that you need to do, but you keep deciding to watch Netflix instead? Getting enough sleep can help with that.

If you get enough sleep, your work will be better, your focus will be better, and you’ll have more willpower. All of this stuff leads to better self-discipline.

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Linkage

How to Spot the Warning Signs Before a Friend Becomes a Real Estate Agent – The Hard Times

Whatever Happened To Avery Brooks, aka Captain Benjamin Sisko? – Ned Hardy

This dish rack is a lifesaver if you have a small kitchen. It’s easy to store and it’s much stronger than it looks—you can easily leave several pots and pans on it and it’ll hold strong – Amazon

10 Tips to Help People Prone to Depression – Linkiest

University student makes $110mn trading meme stock favourite Bed Bath & Beyond – Financial Times

The 19 Best Huntington Beach Restaurants In 2022 – Van Life Wanderer

How to Deliver an Authentic Apology – Ideas

A New Jailbreak for John Deere Tractors Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave – Wired

Turkey shocks markets with rate cut despite inflation near 80% – CNBC

James Bond Villains Ranked from Worst to Best – Den of Geek

A Simple Phone Stand With Over 90,000 Reviews. There’s something to be said for simple elegance, and this cell phone stand fully encapsulates that. With black aluminum alloy and a sleek, minimalist design, the lightweight contraption is compatible with most iPhones and Androids – Amazon

The Psychology of Cringe Comedy: Why We Love to Watch What Hurts Us – The Ringer

Martin Shkreli claims porn virus cost him $450K in crypto. The file “BigTitsRoundAsses” triggered the transfer and caused a 95% collapse of his crypto project – Input

Meet the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT: an EV That’ll Kick a Hellcat’s Ass – Motor Trend

These 35 Apps May Have Infected Millions of Android Devices. Check Your Phone Now – Make Useof

15+ People Shared Tips for How to Spot a So-So Movie Right Away – Bright Side

It’s Okay to Have No Purpose Beyond Being and Enjoying This Moment – Tindy Buddha